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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,069.37, 361,155.38 and 225,759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,069.37, 361,155.38 and 225,759.40 is: 311,116.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,069.37 : 361,155.38 = 225,759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,069.37/361,155.38 = 225,759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,069.37x = 361,155.38 × 225,759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,069.37x = 81,534,221,557.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,534,221,557.08/262,069.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,116.95

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